The Flavors Of Honeydrop

Forty different organic honeys were sampled before a Brazilian rainforest honey from the Amazon was chosen for the drink. To be certified organic, there must be a minimum two mile border around the flowers where the nectar is gathered, so no pesticides or herbicides can drift onto the crop. The crop, and the land on which it is grown, cannot have been sprayed with any chemicals in the prior three years.

This is the most subtle of the flavors. Honey is the salient taste. We missed the apple-like flavor of chamomile. Perhaps Mr. Luks wanted to differentiate this flavor from Apples & Honey; we wouldn’t mind some tweaking here to bring out more chamomile notes. It is nicknamed “Calm” due to the calming properties of the chamomile flower (chamomile tea, made from the flower petals, is an herbal remedy for sleeping disorders, anxiety and digestion). Ingredients: purified water, organic honey, natural flavor, organic white tea solids, citric acid, chamomile extract.

Honeydrop is something different:

A naturally-sweetened drink for only 80 calories per 16-ounce bottle

A complex carbohydrate that helps support long-lasting energy (many long-
distance runners eat a spoonful of honey before taking off)

A healthy drink in a recyclable, BPA-free* bottle

A cute bee logo (her name is Lucy, but it’s not yet on the bottle) that kids
will enjoy

*BPA, or Bisphenol A, is a chemical found in many plastic bottles that is believed to leach carcinogens into the liquid. Since this research was published last year, many manufacturers are planning to change their plastic.

As Lucy would say, bee different, try Honeydrop for a different buzz. (Note: Honey should not be fed to children under 12 months of age.)